Description
This moist and flavorful Apple Cider Cake is infused with warm spices and topped with a simple glaze. Perfect for autumn or any time you crave a comforting dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1/2 cup chopped apples (like Honeycrisp or Fuji)
- For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons apple cider
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch bundt pan or a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the apple cider, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in the chopped apples.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 35-45 minutes for a bundt cake, or 30-35 minutes for a 9×13 inch pan, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of apple cider, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add more cider, a teaspoon at a time, if needed to reach desired drizzling consistency.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.
Notes
- Ensure your apple cider is at room temperature for best results.
- For an extra burst of apple flavor, you can use a combination of apple cider and a little unsweetened applesauce in the batter.
- This cake can be stored at room temperature, covered, for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: PT20M
- Cook Time: PT40M
- Category: Cake
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g